Gedelix (syrup). Instructions for use

Gedelix (syrup) instruction for use describes how a drug produced using an extract of ivy leaves as the main component. It has mucolytic, antispasmodic and secretolitic properties. The drug is also available in the form of drops.

Gedelix promotes active expectoration of sputum due to the presence in its composition of glycoside saponins.

Gedelix (syrup) - instruction for use contains this information - is indicated for the treatment of a cough (dry or with sputum separation) caused by chronic bronchitis or a cold. It is also used to eliminate tracheobronchitis, bronchial asthma, bronchospasm. The form of the drug does not require additional preparation. In addition, the drug is taken regardless of the use of food.

This pharmaceutical agent is effective in treating both acute and chronic forms of the aforementioned diseases.

Gedelix (syrup) for children under the age is shown in two and a half milliliters once a day. Small patients from one year to four should take the medicine three times a day in the same portions. Children from four to ten - four times a day, a one-time volume of the drug is the same - two and a half milliliters. When a child reaches the age of ten, as well as adult patients, it is recommended to take five milliliters of the drug three times a day.

For the treatment of newborns it is recommended to dilute the drug with a large amount of boiled water.

As a rule, the treatment is carried out for five to seven days until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear and the general state is normalized, as well as a few days after.

Gedelix (syrup) -instruction for use informs - is contraindicated in patients suffering from a breakdown in urea metabolism, malabsorption. Do not prescribe the drug for individual intolerance of its components.

Gedelix (syrup) for children - the reviews confirm this - may cause some side effects. Among them, allergic manifestations such as urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, and digestive disorders - diarrhea and various dyspeptic disorders (decreased appetite, dull pain in the abdomen, nausea).

Among the special instructions, the following are highlighted: if after cessation of this drug over a period of four to five days the cough persists, you should consult a doctor. Consultation of a specialist is also necessary for complaints about the occurrence of hyperthermia, dyspnea, the appearance of purulent or bloody sputum.

Gedelix (syrup) - instruction on the use of this informs - does not contain alcohol and sugar, so the drug is approved for use by patients who have a history of diabetes (in five milliliters of the drug is 1.5 grams of sorbitol).

Due to the lack of necessary clinical research data, the medication in question is not assigned during the waiting period for the child and lactation.

Overdose of the drug is accompanied by the development of violations of the digestive tract - nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, pain in the epigastrium (in the left part of the abdomen). These symptoms should be symptomatically eliminated.

In the kit there is a measuring spoon, with which it is easy to determine the required amount of medication.

It is established that as a result of long-term storage, the syrup may become slightly cloudy or change the taste qualities. Such processes are absolutely normal, since this medication consists of natural components, and does not indicate that the preparation is of inadequate quality.

Gedelix is not recommended after the expiry date.